Organic Viking Matador Spinach Seeds

Organic and reproducible seeds from the garden 

Lo Spinach Matador, also known as “Viking,” is the ideal choice for those looking for a rustic, generous, and incredibly versatile variety in the kitchen. Characterized by large, thick, dark green leaves, this spinach is loved by growers for its pre-flowering resistance (slow montaison), which allows for a longer harvest period and consistent quality.

Its leaves have a tender texture and a balanced flavor: they are delicious eaten raw in freshly picked salads, or quickly sautéed in a pan to preserve all their nutritional properties.

Technical Characteristics

• Latin Name: Spinacia

• Variety: Matador (or Viking / Atlanta)

• Origin: Biodynamic selection of German origin

• Consistency: Broad, triangular and tender leaf

• Plant Height: 15 - 30 cm

• Format: 10 gram sachet

Growing Tips

Matador spinach is a mid-season variety that adapts perfectly to two annual growing cycles (spring and autumn).

Sowing and Transplanting

• When to sow: From February to April and from August to October.

• mode: Sow directly into the open ground at a depth of 1-2 cmKeep a distance of about 25-30 cm between the rows.

• Thinning: When the seedlings have 4-5 leaves, thin them out, leaving about 10 cm between each one to allow for optimal development of the rosette.

Exposure and Soil

• Ideal soil: It prefers fresh soils, rich in organic matter (humid), clayey and well-drained but constantly moist.

• Exposure: It loves full sun, but tolerates partial shade well, especially in the hottest periods.

• Water Requirements: Medium; it is important to keep the soil cool without stagnation.

Collection and Use in Cooking

The collection takes place between May and July or between October and DecemberThe trick to continuous production? Harvest the leaves one by one, starting with the outermost and most advanced ones: the plant will continue to regenerate from the heart!

Alpassofood's advice: To fully enjoy its crunchiness and its iron and vitamin content, consume it raw within a few hours of harvesting, seasoned with a drizzle ofstone-ground Novello extra virgin olive oil e organic Amalfi Coast lemon.

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